equal

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈiːkwəl/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person or thing of equal status to others.

Example Sentences
  • This beer has no equal.
2 Definition

State of being equal; equality.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.

Example Sentences
  • Two plus two equals four.
2 Definition

To make equivalent to; to cause to match.

Example Sentences
  • David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.
3 Definition

To have as its consequence.

Example Sentences
  • Losing this deal equals losing your job.
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The same in all respects.

Example Sentences
  • All men are created equal.
2 Definition

Exactly identical, having the same value.

Example Sentences
  • All right angles are equal.
3 Definition

Fair, impartial.

4 Definition

Adequate; sufficiently capable or qualified.

Example Sentences
  • This test is pretty tough, but I think I'm equal to it.
5 Definition

Not variable; equable; uniform; even.

Example Sentences
  • an equal movement
6 Definition

Intended for voices of one kind only, either all male or all female; not mixed.